In the run-up to the French parliamentary elections, numerous candidates and their assistants have been attacked. “Although this election campaign is short, less than three weeks, we have already counted 51 cases of physical attacks on candidates, representatives or supporters,” Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said on Friday.
According to Darmanin, about thirty people were arrested for these attacks. The backgrounds of the crimes are very different.
Candidate attacked while putting up election posters
An attack on a team led by government spokeswoman Prisca Thevenot, who is running for elections in the Paris region, drew particular attention. Thevenot’s designated deputy and a supporter were reportedly injured on Wednesday. Thevenot himself was unharmed.
76 of the 577 seats have already been allocated
The composition of the future National Assembly will be determined on Sunday in run-off elections in many parts of France. In the first round, 76 of the 577 seats were already allocated.
According to surveys, Marine Le Pen’s right-wing National Rally could replace President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist forces as the strongest force in parliament.
Source: Krone
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